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Informationen zum Autor Jörg Hajt is a writer that focuses on specialty vehicles. Klappentext In November 1949,a new epoch of automotive history began with the presentation of the first small Transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other light utility vehicle before, the variety-rich space-saver from Wolfsburg influenced the development of a very new generation of universally usable minivans. Six decades after its introduction, the "Bulli," the nickname used by its legion of fans, has lost none of its fascination. Today, well-maintained examples of the T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979) have become rare and particularly expensive collector's items. In this book, author Jörg Hajt portrays VW buses of all body types, lovingly restored and customized, and offers a comprehensive history of the brand. Nearly 200 archival and modern photos document the wide range of Transporters from the camper to emergency vehicles to a contractor's van and much more. Complete construction and technical details and important tips for buying a VW Transporter today round out this wonderful pictorial volume. Zusammenfassung In November 1949! a new epoch of automotive history began with the introduction of the first small transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other light utility vehicle before! the variety-rich space-saver from Wolfsburg has influenced the development of a new generation of functional! multipurpose minibuses. Six decades after its introduction! the “Bulli!” as the Transporter has been lovingly named by its legion of fans! has lost none of its fascination. Today! to be sure! well-maintained collectors’ examples of the T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979)! of which some 4.85 million were built in all! have become rare and particularly expensive. In this book! specialist author Jörg Hajt portrays VW Transporters of all body types! loving restored and set perfectly in their scenes: from the Camper to the Builder’s Van! form the Municipal Bulli to the Samba Bus. Complete construction details offer important tips for buying a VW Transporter and complete this wonderful pictorial volume. ...
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Jörg Hajt is a writer that focuses on specialty vehicles.
Summary
A pictorial history of the VW Bus and all its varieties with technical data and buyer's guide.
